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04.11.2007 at 12:54PM PDT, ID: 22505365
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Small Network... do I need a full-blown server?

Asked by chandldj in Personal Computers, SBS Small Business Server, Computer Servers

Tags: hard, drive, raid

We are a small business that currently has 1 parttime and 4 fulltime users on a network. We are currently using one of the user's computer as a server. We are looking at purchasing a computer to be dedicated as a server.

Do you think it is necessary for us to go out and purchase a full-blown server such as a Dell PowerEdge server? Would we need a RAID system?

Finally can I just go with Windows XP Pro or should I get a copy of Windows Server? If so Pro or Standard?

We are looking for an economical solution and I was looking at just a Dell Optiplex with a good motherboard and fast hard-drive.



We will also have a good network backup system in place.

Thanks!

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Tags: hard, drive, raid
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